NCG170412_Inspection Report_20190801

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Valdese Weavers Inc.
Attention: Eddie Atkinson
Post Office Box 70
Valdese, North Carolina 28690
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
October 29, 2019
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Permit: NCG170412
Burke County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Atkinson:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection I conducted at the subject facility on October 17, 2019.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone] or by email
at [e-mail].
Sincer
Isaiah Ree SWQ, CEPSCI, MS4CECI
Environmental Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Inspection Report
D_EQ5A North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Asheville Regional Office 1 2090 U.S. Highway 70 1 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
828.296.4500
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG170412 Effective: 08/01/19 Expiration: 05/31/24 Owner: Valdese Weavers Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Valdese Weavers, Inc. (Circa Plant)
County: Burke One Jaquard Dr
Region: Asheville
Connelly Spg INC 28612
Contact Person: Eddie Atkinson
Title:
Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
INC Rt. 1540 West to Rt. 1-40 West to Exit 113 to left on Malcolm Blvd. to left on Mineral Springs to right on Rt. 18 to left on River
Road.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 10/1712019 Entry Time: 11:30AM Exit Time: 12:45PM
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Textile Mill Products Stormwater Discharge COO
Facility Status: N Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG170412 Owner -Facility: Valdese Weavers Inc
Inspection Date: 10/17/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On October 17, 2019 this facility was inspected for compliance. I met with Phill Eller on site. No major issues were
observed. However, the Stipe plane should be reviewed and updated with the next annual review. Please see General Permit
NCG170000 for specifics and Site Plan requirements.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone].
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Permit: NCG170412 Owner -Facility: Valdese Weavers Inc
Inspection Date: 10/1712019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
N
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
E
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
E
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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